raid
noun
a sudden assault or attack, as upon something to be seized or suppressed.
have raided
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present perfectof raid.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Taiwanese investigators said Wednesday they have raided dozens of locations as part of a probe into 17 Chinese-funded companies suspected of trying to "illegally" poach Taiwan's high-tech talent to erode the island's competitive edge.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Police in Spain have raided the Madrid headquarters of the governing Socialist Party and seized a number of documents as part of an investigation into alleged corruption.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Chhay Sinarith, the senior minister, has said authorities have raided more than 250 scam centers and launched legal cases against some 750 alleged ringleaders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
Oscar-winning Palestinian director Basel Adra has told the Associated Press that Israeli soldiers have raided his home in the West Bank.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2025
"If we had known that they could fight like tigers, we would have raided them by night when they slept," growled Abdul.
From Tahara Among African Tribes by Harold M. Sherman
